Chapter 361 Various People

Chen Yu's heart skipped a beat and his fingertips felt slightly cold.

I picked up the piece of paper that appeared out of thin air, unfolded it, and the moment my eyes met...

His legs suddenly went limp, as if all the bones and muscles had been pulled out. He staggered and managed to stand firmly by holding onto the edge of the table.

The blood color on that handsome face faded like the tide, leaving only a paleness of fear, and even the lips were trembling.

Here it comes... As expected, it came, and he didn't let her go after all!

The overwhelming fear and the shaky panic were fully expressed in her.

However, her fragility at this moment was an illusion she had created by repeatedly pondering and practicing imaginary threats under her covers for several nights in a row.

She even held her breath deliberately, digging her nails into her palms.

She didn't know if she could deceive those eyes that might be in the dark, but this was the best she could do.

She was seen slumped down on the stool, her eyes blank and dull.

It was as if the soul had been pulled out, leaving only the body, staring blankly at the piece of rice paper.

At the door of the drug store, the troublemakers got nothing and left in disappointment under the "escort" of Fang Zheng and Wu Hou.

In the crowd, a middle-aged man with a hunched back and wearing a tattered coat staggered away with the crowd.

His back looked desolate and he coughed from time to time.

After leaving Qinggefang, the moment he turned into a quiet alley, his heavy hunched posture disappeared like melting ice and snow.

He moved as swiftly as a civet cat and slipped into the shadow of a woodshed.

A few strands of false beard were stuck on the lips and chin, and a special ointment was smeared and kneaded on the face a few times.

The originally deep wrinkles caused by sorrow seemed to be smoothed out, and the whole person's temperament and outline had undergone subtle changes.

But after a moment, when he came out again, the tattered jacket on his body was gone, replaced by a half-new indigo cotton long gown, and a hat on his head that covered most of his face.

He merged into the crowd like a drop of water into the river, silently.

At the edge of the bustling market, he once again hid in the deeper alleys, using the cover of porters, vendors and pedestrians to disappear several times.

Finally, he stepped into Anyefang and pushed open the door of a small shop with an old sign that read "Zhou Ji Grocery."

A moment later, a sign that read "New Dates Arrived" was hung at the door.

It was as if nothing had happened, everything was calm, and we were open to welcome guests as usual.

…

Qin Zhaoyue led three nervous children into the gate of Qingyun Academy and breathed a sigh of relief.

The man was handsome, but in order to maintain his demeanor, he was so uncomfortable eating breakfast.

I was so hungry that my stomach was sticking to my back, but I could only take small sips of food and had no taste.

She had forced herself to appear elegant and dignified for half an hour, but this was already the limit of her patience.

No matter how beautiful the appearance is, it is not worth the suffering Qin Zhaoyue has to endure.

Fortunately, she had the task of "cooperating in the provincial examination", and the guards at the door did not stop her.

Just as Qin Zhaoyue stepped over the threshold, his reserved expression finally relaxed like melting ice and snow.

Now he has reached the fifth level of cultivation, and his perception is far beyond that of ordinary people.

She was keenly aware of the burning gaze behind her, which had been following her like a shadow since she stood up.

Dead ghost~~~

Qin Zhaoyue hummed inwardly with satisfaction, and once again held it tightly in his grasp!

However, before this sense of pride faded, a cold and harsh voice pierced her ears like a needle:

"Sixth Prince, do not use your true energy."

Qin Zhaoyue's expression suddenly changed and he immediately became serious.

With a slight movement of his mind, the true energy flowing in his body was instantly gathered completely, without a drop leaking out.

Damn, I almost forgot about this!

There are many candidates with good accomplishments, especially the daughters of families with military honors, and many who are both civil and military.

As long as one reaches the sixth level and generates true Qi, one can sense the subtle movements around him, which can be called a cheating skill.

The imperial court naturally took strict precautions against this and issued repeated orders before the exam began.

Anyone who uses even a trace of true energy in the examination room, whether it is a candidate or an invigilator, will be treated as cheating and will be severely punished.

It is conceivable that at this moment the entire Qingyun Academy seems to be shrouded in an invisible giant net.

There must be a powerful person in the third level of the Divine Martial Realm sitting in the dark, monitoring all fluctuations of true energy.

Of course, this method is not perfect.

If there really was a powerful being of the second rank who sneaked in and cheated, and was able to conceal himself from perception, then the imperial court would probably have no choice but to accept defeat.

The three children behind him didn't dare to breathe at this moment. Their faces were tense and they followed Qin Zhaoyue closely.

The imperial guards passing by did not look away and saw that none of the four princes saluted. The rules of the examination hall were strict.

The examination area is located in the spacious classrooms of the academy.

Each classroom is equipped with eight candidates and two invigilators, one in front and one behind.

One was an official sent by the Six Departments, and the other was a teacher at the Imperial College.

This group of candidates have complex backgrounds and their intricate network of relationships is difficult to completely untangle.

Even if we try our best to avoid it when arranging invigilators, there is no guarantee that there will be no excuses.

Therefore, in addition to the two fixed invigilators, there are also several inspection teams composed of the presidents of various academies and specially selected representatives of the people.

They were divided into several teams, walking slowly back and forth in the corridors of the examination area, constantly passing by open windows, and scanning every corner of the room.

The constant patrolling footsteps and the subtle rustling of clothes are infinitely amplified in an overly quiet environment, which is also a severe test for the examinees' concentration.

However, it is not uncommon to have patrol officers in the examination halls during formal imperial examinations.

The environment is actually quite good. At least there are no smelly toilets, and it is protected from wind and rain.

Qin Zhaoyue led the children and walked slowly along the corridor outside the examination area, looking inside through the open window lattices.

Most of those who dared to sign up were really talented. At this moment, everyone was writing quickly at their desks with a focused look, and no one was confused by the test questions.

Neatness of the paper and neat handwriting are also key points in scoring, so everyone chose to make a draft first and then copy it neatly.

When passing by one of the examination rooms, Qin Zhaoyue's eyes inadvertently swept over and caught a glimpse of her cousin Wen Tingwan from the Wen family.

Ever since he tried to scam Pei Xueqiao at the gate of the mansion but failed last time, he has been much quieter and has never bothered her again.

At this moment, Wen Tingwan was fully focused, writing fluently without any hesitation.

I don’t know whether the kid from the Pei family guessed the questions correctly. In order to avoid suspicion, Qin Zhaoyue didn’t have anything to do with the test questions, so naturally he had no way of knowing.

After a rough tour and feeling the heavy atmosphere of ancient scientific expeditions, Qin Zhaoyue did not stay any longer.

He quickly led the three nervous-looking children away from the examination area and into a secluded tea room in the backyard.

Only after stepping into the tea room and closing the door, isolating himself from the pervasive tense atmosphere, did Qin Zhaoyue let out a long breath.

He collapsed limply into a large armchair, as if all his bones had been pulled out.

Looking at the three children, they also relaxed almost at the same time and breathed heavily.

Xiaojiu patted his chest with a lingering fear: "I'm so... so nervous, I don't even dare to breathe deeply."

Xiaoqi and Xiaoba also nodded repeatedly, obviously feeling the same way.

Qin Zhaoyue slumped in the chair, not wanting to move even a finger.

"Hmph," Xiaojiu recovered, glanced at her and muttered,

"Sixth sister, why don't you pretend anymore? You have two different faces in front of people and behind their backs. You have no shame."

Qin Zhaoyue didn't even bother to raise her eyelids. "I went from being a person of all kinds to a person of all kinds. What's wrong with that?"

Three little ones:!